President Bush Discusses Presidential Election
Rose Garden
10:20 A.M. EST
[This is an abbreviated and edited version]
THE PRESIDENT:
Good morning. Last night, I had a warm conversation with President-elect Barack Obama. I congratulated him and Senator Biden on their impressive victory.
[I guess those electric voting machines worked this time]
I told the President-elect he can count on complete cooperation from my administration as he makes the transition to the White House.
[But I’ll be at my ranch most of the time]
A long campaign has now ended, and we move forward as one nation.
[After going backwards for eight years]
We're embarking on a period of change in Washington, yet there are some things that will not change.
[Like my hubris and fondness for pretzels]
No matter how they cast their ballots, all Americans can be proud of the history that was made yesterday.
[In sharp contrast to my own history]
Across the country, citizens voted in large numbers. They showed a watching world the vitality of America's democracy, and the strides we have made toward a more perfect union.
[And toward a more perfect usage of the English language]
They chose a President whose journey represents a triumph of the American story -- a testament to hard work, optimism, and faith in the enduring promise of our nation.
[Not the horror story that hard-working Americans have faithfully endured under my administration]
Many of our citizens thought they would never live to see that day.
[And neither did I]
This moment is especially uplifting for a generation of Americans who witnessed the struggle for civil rights with their own eyes---
[And not just with the “eyes” of our powerful surveillance and listening devices]
There's important work to do in the months [and years] ahead,
and I will continue to conduct [and curse] the people's business as long as this office remains in my trust.
[Who do you trust?]
During this time of transition, I will keep the President-elect fully informed on important decisions.
[I'm still the Decider]
It will be a stirring sight to watch President Obama, his wife, Michelle, and their beautiful girls step through the doors of the White House.
I know millions of Americans will be overcome with pride [after being overcome with war, deceit, and deficits for so long]… at this inspiring moment that so many have awaited so long.
I know Senator Obama's beloved mother and grandparents would have been thrilled to watch the child they raised ascend the steps of the Capitol -- and take his oath to uphold the Constitution [that I have kept a strangle-hold on] of the greatest nation on the face of the earth.
Thank you very much.
IT'S THE OIL STUPID!
Rose Garden
10:20 A.M. EST
[This is an abbreviated and edited version]
THE PRESIDENT:
Good morning. Last night, I had a warm conversation with President-elect Barack Obama. I congratulated him and Senator Biden on their impressive victory.
[I guess those electric voting machines worked this time]
I told the President-elect he can count on complete cooperation from my administration as he makes the transition to the White House.
[But I’ll be at my ranch most of the time]
A long campaign has now ended, and we move forward as one nation.
[After going backwards for eight years]
We're embarking on a period of change in Washington, yet there are some things that will not change.
[Like my hubris and fondness for pretzels]
No matter how they cast their ballots, all Americans can be proud of the history that was made yesterday.
[In sharp contrast to my own history]
Across the country, citizens voted in large numbers. They showed a watching world the vitality of America's democracy, and the strides we have made toward a more perfect union.
[And toward a more perfect usage of the English language]
They chose a President whose journey represents a triumph of the American story -- a testament to hard work, optimism, and faith in the enduring promise of our nation.
[Not the horror story that hard-working Americans have faithfully endured under my administration]
Many of our citizens thought they would never live to see that day.
[And neither did I]
This moment is especially uplifting for a generation of Americans who witnessed the struggle for civil rights with their own eyes---
[And not just with the “eyes” of our powerful surveillance and listening devices]
There's important work to do in the months [and years] ahead,
and I will continue to conduct [and curse] the people's business as long as this office remains in my trust.
[Who do you trust?]
During this time of transition, I will keep the President-elect fully informed on important decisions.
[I'm still the Decider]
It will be a stirring sight to watch President Obama, his wife, Michelle, and their beautiful girls step through the doors of the White House.
I know millions of Americans will be overcome with pride [after being overcome with war, deceit, and deficits for so long]… at this inspiring moment that so many have awaited so long.
I know Senator Obama's beloved mother and grandparents would have been thrilled to watch the child they raised ascend the steps of the Capitol -- and take his oath to uphold the Constitution [that I have kept a strangle-hold on] of the greatest nation on the face of the earth.
Thank you very much.
IT'S THE OIL STUPID!
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